In just a handful of dates (4-5), these little babies can provide you with important vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin A, and vitamin K. As well as essential minerals such as calcium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, magnesium, sulfur, and zinc.
- One thing not many people know is dates can be great in sobering you up after a long night of drinking.
- Dates are a great source of fiber, thus making them amazing for digestion and energy
- They can protect against stress and inflammation in the brain. They are rich in total phenolics and natural antioxidants, which include, “anthocyanins, ferulic acid, protocatechuic acid, and caffeic acid”.
- Due to the high iron content, dates can provide relief from anemia.
-High in phytochemicals which help to protect against heart disease. Dates can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of strokes.
-With high levels of estradiol and flavonoid components in dates, it can help sexual dysfunction and boost libido. It has also been known to help male fertility.
- The organic sulfur in dates can reduce allergy symptoms
Honestly, these are just a few of the many benefits dates bring to your overall health!